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A statement of reaffirmation for this policy was published at

  • 120(3):683

revised

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Eye Examination in Infants, Children, and Young Adults by Pediatricians

; Committee on Practice and Ambulatory Medicine of American Academy of Pediatrics, ; Section on Ophthalmology of American Academy of Pediatrics, ; American Association of Certified Orthoptists, ; American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and ; American Academy of Ophthalmology
Pediatrics April 2003, 111 (4) 902-907; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.111.4.902
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Early detection and prompt treatment of ocular disorders in children is important to avoid lifelong visual impairment. Examination of the eyes should be performed beginning in the newborn period and at all well-child visits. Newborns should be examined for ocular structural abnormalities, such as cataract, corneal opacity, and ptosis, which are known to result in visual problems. Vision assessment beginning at birth has been endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. All children who are found to have an ocular abnormality or who fail vision assessment should be referred to a pediatric ophthalmologist or an eye care specialist appropriately trained to treat pediatric patients.

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